Tejal Somvanshi
A Florida farm’s cucumbers are making people sick across 15 states, with 26 people infected and 9 hospitalized due to Salmonella. The outbreak has sparked an urgent recall of cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach, Florida.
The contaminated cucumbers were sold between April 29 and May 19, 2025. What’s most concerning is this isn’t the first time – the same farm was linked to a much bigger Salmonella outbreak just last year that made 551 people sick across 34 states.
“We’re committed to protecting public health and helping Bedner Growers with its recall,” said a Fresh Start Produce Sales spokesperson, who is helping contact stores and distribution centers about the contaminated cucumbers.
During a follow-up inspection in April 2025, FDA investigators found Salmonella bacteria at the farm that exactly matches the strain making people sick. The cucumbers were sold loose or in packages labeled as “supers,” “selects,” or “plains” to stores, restaurants, and even cruise ships leaving Florida ports.
If you have cucumbers at home and aren’t sure where they’re from, it’s best to throw them away. The same goes for any cucumber you bought between late April and mid-May.
Salmonella symptoms usually show up between 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food. Watch out for:
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- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Most people recover in 4-7 days, but young children, elderly people, and those with weak immune systems face higher risks. If symptoms are severe or last more than three days, seeing a doctor is important.
The outbreak has reached Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Health officials warn this count might be low since many people recover without seeking medical care.
The FDA is still tracking where all the contaminated cucumbers went. Meanwhile, stores and restaurants are pulling the products and cleaning their shelves. If you’re eating out, it’s worth asking if their cucumbers came from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales.
For anyone who had these cucumbers at home, thoroughly clean any surfaces they touched with hot, soapy water. This includes countertops, refrigerator shelves, and cutting boards to prevent the bacteria from spreading.
The investigation continues as officials work to prevent more people from getting sick. The repeated outbreaks from the same farm raise serious questions about their growing practices and safety measures.
